Kanye West cut a gig short following voice troubles (Picture: AFP/Getty)

Kanye West was forced to cut a recent gig short after losing his voice, saying he can’t perform while he isn’t in tip-top shape.

The 39-year-old rapper was performing at the Forum in Inglewood, California as part of his Saint Pablo tour, when he halted the show 45 minutes into the set, leaving him to awkwardly hang over the crowd while his flying stage retracted backwards.

Speaking on stage, Kanye said: ‘Turn the lights up. Show’s over. I can’t let you have a show where I can’t perform for you.’